Yvette Scheiber is the managing director of Yvette Scheiber & Associates, a consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. She is a doctoral student studying the impact of leadership on workplace dynamics and conflict resolution. She is working on her first book Rants to Reason: How to have a Productive Conversation in a Finger Pointing World. Colleagues and clients have called Yvette a “master communicator” as well as praising her business acumen. Yvette’s work with senior leadership includes conflict resolution, crisis management, information technology project management, and development of new business opportunities.

Topic Description:

Do you ever wish people would just be quiet and listen? You’re not the only one.Listening opens doors like no other communication skill. We all know the tremendous benefits of listening, but it is seldom taught and often poorly utilized. Most listening is a passive exchange of information or worse yet, is merely preparation for a quick reply. Active listening, on the other hand, creates stronger relationships, helps you to resolve conflicts, and gather vital knowledge. Attend The Power of Listening to discover the positive impact of active listening.

You will learn:• the difference between hearing, listening, and active listening;• the benefits of being an active listener; and• the 6 skills of active listeners.

We are in a building called “Galleria Office Tower I”, and the entrance is off of Post Oak Rd., between Westheimer and Richmond. If you are coming south on Post Oak Blvd take a right just after Neiman Marcus into Entrance 5 (there is a Galleria Office Tower I sign). In the garage, bear left and you will eventually come to spots labeled ‘Office Tower Visitor Only’ in orange. You can park here or anywhere in the garage for free. Valet is available for $10 at the front of the building. Unfortunately for the number of people, we cannot validate.

Venue Information:

This is a bring-your-own-lunch meeting as we do not have a lunch sponsor. If you are interested in being a lunch sponsor, please reach out to Venue.Central.LnL@PMIHouston.org.